Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 19th May 2010. CQC found this care home to be providing an Excellent service.
The inspector made no statutory requirements on the home as a result of this inspection
and there were no outstanding actions from the previous inspection report.
For extracts, read the latest CQC inspection for Ruskin Lodge.
What the care home does well The home provides respite care for Pilkington pensioners and their relatives. The premises are purpose built and provide an extremely pleasant environment. All areas arewell maintained and communal rooms and bedrooms are decorated and furnished to a high standard. Staff are well trained and ensure that all guests are protected at all times. Record keeping is to a high standard with full information regarding guests needs and preferences being recorded to enable staff to meet these. Safety within the home is a priority and all measures are taken to ensure that both guests and staff are protected. What the care home could do better: The service should continue to provide a high quality and much needed service whilst continuing to review its care and service provision. Random inspection report
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Name: Address: Ruskin Lodge Swinburne Road Dentons Green St Helens Merseyside WA10 6AW three star excellent service The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: A quality rating is our assessment of how well a care home, agency or scheme is meeting the needs of the people who use it. We give a quality rating following a full review of the service. We call this review a ‘key’ inspection. This is a report of a random inspection of this care home. A random inspection is a short, focussed review of the service. Details of how to get other inspection reports for this care home, including the last key inspection report, can be found on the last page of this report. Lead inspector: Jeanette Fielding Date: 1 9 0 5 2 0 1 0 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Ruskin Lodge Swinburne Road Dentons Green St Helens Merseyside WA10 6AW 0174420010 01744613081 diane.swift@pilkingtonfamilytrust.com Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Mrs Diane Swift Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Pilkington Family Trust care home 23 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 13 0 dementia old age, not falling within any other category physical disability Conditions of registration: 4 0 6 Service Users to Include up to 13 (OP) and up to 4 (DE) and up to 6 (PD) Total to include up to 5 service users under pensionable age Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Ruskin Lodge is owned and managed by Pilkington Family Trust, its purpose being to provide short periods of respite for Pilkington pensioners and their relatives. The
Care Homes for Older People Page 2 of 8 Brief description of the care home premises are located in a quiet residential area of St. Helens, which is approximately one mile from St. Helens Town centre. Ruskin Lodge has 16 single and 3 twin rooms all with en-suite facility. Communal rooms include 2 lounge areas, a pleasant roomy dining room, conservatory and large reception hall. Visitors to the home are referred to as guests and the guest accommodation is situated on the ground and first floor with access provided from a passenger lift and main stair well. The home has ample parking areas to the front of the building and overlooks spacious, well-maintained grounds. Fees currently range between 105 and 336 pounds per week. Care Homes for Older People Page 3 of 8 What we found:
This inspection was undertaken as part of the inspection programme for Ruskin Lodge. The areas that were inspected looked at the care and support given to the guests, as they like to be called, and to the protection afforded to them. An individual plan of care is prepared for each guest who stays at Ruskin Lodge. Prior to admission, full assessments of need and preferences are undertaken by Welfare Officers, who are employed by the Trust, and all information gathered is incorporated into the plan of care. A sample of care files were inspected and each was found to contain comprehensive information to enable the staff to meet the guests needs and preferences. Some guests have stayed at the service on a number of occasions and have expressed a wish to stay in a particular room. Every effort is made to respect this request and all other preferences. The files contain information about how the guest likes to have their personal care attended to and their daily routine and the daily records provide evidence that these preferences are met. The daily records also provide evidence of the specific care given to each individual and show that their care needs are met. Some guests attend to their own medications and secure facilities are provided in bedrooms for the storage of these. The ability to attend to their own medications is assessed at the initial assessment and is reviewed on admission. Medication records were found to be clear and up to date. Detailed records of all medications entering or leaving the home are held. Guests are required to bring sufficient medications for their entire stay wherever possible. All medications are stored securely an a detailed audit system is in place. Staff are given training on medications on a regular basis to ensure that guests are protected. A high number of activities are provided for guests and evidence of these are held. Comments received from one former guest stated that the number and range of activities had reduced since a previous visit. Other comments in the surveys sent out by CQC were positive about the activities. Improvements are being made to the menus and meals provided by the home to provide guests with greater choice of meals which are home made. The home has a robust complaints procedure which is displayed in the foyer and also detailed in the information pack which is provided to guests. Records held show that the one complaint made was investigated fully and appropriate action taken accordingly. All staff are trained in the protection of vulnerable adults and are aware of the action to be taken in the event of harm or abuse being suspected. Full risk assessments are made on the premises and a health and safety in the workplace assessment is undertaken on a monthly basis. Maintenance staff ensure that repairs are addressed and that safety is ensured. What the care home does well:
The home provides respite care for Pilkington pensioners and their relatives. The premises are purpose built and provide an extremely pleasant environment. All areas are
Care Homes for Older People Page 4 of 8 well maintained and communal rooms and bedrooms are decorated and furnished to a high standard. Staff are well trained and ensure that all guests are protected at all times. Record keeping is to a high standard with full information regarding guests needs and preferences being recorded to enable staff to meet these. Safety within the home is a priority and all measures are taken to ensure that both guests and staff are protected. What they could do better: If you want to know what action the person responsible for this care home is taking following this report, you can contact them using the details set out on page 2. Care Homes for Older People Page 5 of 8 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? Yes £ No R Outstanding statutory requirements
These are requirements that were set at the previous inspection, but have still not been met. They say what the registered person had to do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Care Homes for Older People Page 6 of 8 Requirements and recommendations from this inspection:
Immediate requirements: These are immediate requirements that were set on the day we visited this care home. The registered person had to meet these within 48 hours.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Statutory requirements These requirements set out what the registered person must do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must do this within the timescales we have set.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Recommendations These recommendations are taken from the best practice described in the National Minimum Standards and the registered person(s) should consider them as a way of improving their service.
No Refer to Standard Good Practice Recommendations Care Homes for Older People Page 7 of 8 Reader Information
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